Web Services Security White Papers

FREE MEMBERSHIP - Create your personalized Bitpipe Service!

Members: Sign in

Dec 4, 2009

Search Help

IT Management > Systems Operations > Security > Web Application Security >
Web Services Security
ALSO CALLED: XML Web Services Security, .NET Security DEFINITION: Directory traversal is a form of HTTP exploit in which a hacker uses the software on a Web server to access data in a directory other than the server's root directory. If the attempt is successful, the hacker can view restricted files or even execute commands on the server. Directory traversal attacks are commonly performed using Web browsers. Any server in which input data from Web browsers is not … Definition continues below.
Web Services Security White Papers (View All Report Types)
5 Matches

Web Security SaaS: The Next Generation of Web Security sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines Web security solutions that focus on increasing overall security effectiveness and reducing the burden on IT departments. It describes the challenges facing many SMB environments and identifies critical elements that make for lower-cost and easier-to-manage solutions. The paper highlights Webroot's SaaS security offering. Posted: 01 Oct 2009 \| Published: 01 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Security Services \| Hackers \| SMBs \| Software as a Service \| Spyware \| Virus Protection \| Web Services \| Web Services Security \| Worms

Protecting Essential Information: Securing the Foundation of the Internet Business Platform sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The requirements for Web security, email security, and data loss prevention have changed. Read on to learn where and why traditional approaches fail; how accuracy and context drive effective information-focused security; and what to do to protect essential information and say yes to business processes that take advantage of Web 2.0. Posted: 18 Aug 2009 \| Published: 18 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Security \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security \| Web Services Security

Optimizing Managed Service Delivery With Secure Application Acceleration sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will examine the trends and challenges associated with web-based services and MSPs, and will identify the best way to optimize network and application performance and security. We will look at today's best practices and examine how Blue Coat Systems is addressing requirements with an integrated solution. Posted: 26 Jun 2009 \| Published: 26 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Network Management \| SMBs \| Web Services \| Web Services Management \| Web Services Security

Top Five Security Best Practices for your Web Gateway in 2009 sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: Online security will remain a top concern for both individuals and corporations throughout the year - and beyond. In this white paper you will explore 5 ways to protect your vital data from increasingly sophisticated malware and network attacks. Posted: 15 May 2009 \| Published: 15 May 2009 TOPICS: Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Web Services Security

Data-Centric Security for Enterprise WANs sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: Every business needs to protect valuable data, whether to comply with industry regulations or to guard intellectual capital. It's all too easy for users to leak this data to outside parties, either accidentally or with malicious intent. Read this whitepaper to learn how secure Web gateways and DLP systems can be integrated to keep your data safe. Posted: 15 May 2009 \| Published: 15 May 2009 TOPICS: CISOs \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Vulnerability Management \| Web Services Security

5 Matches

WEB SERVICES SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … Directory traversal is a form of HTTP exploit in which a hacker uses the software on a Web server to access data in a directory other than the server's root directory. If the attempt is successful, the hacker can view restricted files or even execute commands on the server. Directory traversal attacks are commonly performed using Web browsers. Any server in which input data from Web browsers is not validated is vulnerable to this type of attack.Although some educated guesswork is involved in finding paths to restricted files on a Web server, a skilled hacker can easily carry out this type of attack on an inadequately protected server by searching through the directory tree. The risk of such attacks can be minimized by careful Web server programming, the installation of software updates and patches, filtering of input from browsers, and the use of vulnerability scanners.Directory traversal is also known as directory climbing or backtracking.
Web Services Security definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary

Browse by Report Type:
Web Services Security Whitepapers | Web Services Security Multimedia | Web Services Security IT Downloads

Web Services Security Product Details | Web Services Security Companies

TechTarget provides enterprise IT professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective IT purchase decisions and managing their organizations' IT projects - with its network of technology-specific Web sites, events and magazines


Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other
TechTarget Corporate Web Site \| Media Kits All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2009, TechTarget \| Read our Privacy Statement